Phillip Island Penguin Parade Express Tour from Melbourne

Duration8h - 10h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesHindi, German, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, Malay, Cantonese, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese

Group sizeUp to 24 travelers

Overview

In just one extraordinary day, experience two of Victoria’s top wildlife attractions: the Nobbies and Seal Rocks, with one of Australia's largest colony of fur seals; and the nightly Penguin Parade, where little penguins pop out of the water and waddle across the beach to their burrows.

At the Nobbies and Seal Rocks, the clifftop boardwalk opens up breathtaking views of Phillip Island’s wild south coast, and there are further lookout points among natural sea bird gardens which have spectacular flowering displays in spring.

Then witness Victoria’s largest colony of little penguins in the nightly Penguin Parade. As dusk falls, hundreds of little penguins splash out of the water onto the beach, making their way to their burrows. They feed at sea and return to their burrows to mate, care for their young and to moult.

What's included

General viewing entry fees at the Penguin Parade
Park Entry Fees
WiFi on board
Friendly & informative tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle

Food and drinks
Gratuities

What to expect

The Nobbies
30m

Views of Phillip Island's rugged south coast and home to Australia's largest fur seal colony.
Penguin Parade
2h · Admission ticket included

World famous Penguin Parade. Enjoy the brand new visitors centre and learn about the daily lives of the Little Penguins. Take a stroll along the paths and boardwalks trying to spot a Penguin who may have stayed behind from the days fishing and is snuggled up in their burrow. As dusk falls, watch as bands of Penguins come ashore and waddle up Summerland Beach.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please wait at the corner of Flinders & Market Streets, next to the Immigration Museum. **Please do not wait at the front entry of the Museum**

- Pickup is at 1:45pm if travelling during non-daylight savings times, AEST.
- Pickup is at 2:45pm if travelling during daylight savings time, AEDT.

End point

Please wait at the corner of Flinders & Market Streets, next to the Immigration Museum. **Please do not wait at the front entry of the Museum**

- Pickup is at 1:45pm if travelling during non-daylight savings times, AEST.
- Pickup is at 2:45pm if travelling during daylight savings time, AEDT.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Photography and video are NOT PERMITTED at the Penguin Parade
Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
This tour returns to Melbourne at approximately 9pm-12am depending on the season

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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